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Debate between Lord Pickles and Yvonne Fovargue
Thursday 15th July 2010

(14 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Yvonne Fovargue Portrait Yvonne Fovargue (Makerfield) (Lab)
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With the scrapping of the regional development agency and now—so we understand—the Government office for the north-west under threat, what voice will there be for the north-west to secure co-ordinated investment for the region, in both towns and the rural areas?

Lord Pickles Portrait Mr Pickles
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The Government offices for the regions are about the Government imposing their will on the regions. We will be giving power back to local councils, local community groups and local entrepreneurs.